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Welcome to the Feisty Women’s Performance Podcast where we cut through the B.S. and deliver trusted information from experts who know how to help women thrive. The sports and fitness industries were not designed for women. And we feel that. Not only has exercise science excluded women from studies but we often receive the message that we don’t belong. And yet we know our potential is limitless. Time and time again we see women crushing it- in the gym, on the race course and in the boardroom. ...
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Midlife Rise + Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause

Dr. Sara Poldmae | Healer, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and Functional Medicine Practitioner

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Who said midlife has to be a crisis? Dr. Sara Poldmae is here with the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast for perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women who are ready to heal and set new intentions as they write their next chapter. Bringing you heart, humanity, and humor, each week Dr. Sara is sharing accessible education, real-world stories, and exclusive interviews for the modern woman. She’s dismantling societal aging norms one myth at a time as she explores new health and wellness a ...
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The podcast discussing fitness lifestyle, the keto diet, science, nutrition, contest prep, the fitness industry, business, and the pursuit of happiness! There will be several different podcast guests that will consist of athletes, experts in the health and nutrition industry, and other people of interest!
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Do you worry that you’re not enough—not good enough, successful enough, or thin enough?Do you ever wonder if your self-worth hinges too strongly on your weight or your athletic performance? Real Fit is for women like you. You can expect conversations with remarkable women athletes where we get real about issues like body image, impostor syndrome, and empowerment. My goal is to share stories that will inspire you to be your best self and to and let you know you're not alone.
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Biweekly show where my featured guests and I explore the financial and business challenges women face on the entrepreneurial journey to success. You'll hear them talk about the money side of their businesses in ways you've always wanted to know about, but wouldn't dare ask. They openly share their disappointments, failures, successes, and everything in-between as they grew sales ranging from 6 to 9 figures. Knowing where your business stands financially helps you make critical decisions with ...
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Does your battle with hormone imbalance keep you from reaching your goals? Dr. Liz Lyster is a passionate Women's Midlife Health Expert dedicated to empowering women to embrace their health and happiness with vigor and joy. With a career rooted in a deep commitment to wellness, she brings a holistic approach to menopause care, integrating medical e…
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On November 11th, 2021, on day three of a solo multi-day ride on Arizona’s Coconino Trail, seven-time world champion adventure athlete Rebecca Rusch clipped her handlebars on a protruding rock, launching her from her bike and into a ravine 10 feet below, where she hit the ground with enough force to bounce multiple times, breaking her helmet and ba…
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Do you struggle with weight gain due to insulin resistance? Dr. Morgan Nolte is the founder of Zivli, an organization that helps adults lose weight and lower insulin resistance for long-term weight loss and overall better health. We talked about everything from inflammation to mindset, so there's something for everyone in this episode. What we disc…
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What if just 15 minutes of daily exercise could transform your midlife experience? In this episode, I sat down with Kim Rahir, a 60-year-old European champion weightlifter and health coach who overcame MS to reclaim her vitality through strength training. Kim and I chat about her journey from MS diagnosis to European weightlifting champion, the pow…
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Have you ever been curious about alternative ways to heal your chronic ailments? Sara Pugh is a Quicksilver Detox Practitioner and Fasting Coach, passionate about physical, mental, and metabolic optimization. This was a fascinating conversation and I know you'll also be intrigued. What you'll hear: Sara's background and journey from scientist, to P…
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Dr. Jeffrey Gross is a regenerative stem cell medicine and anti-aging specialist. He is also a conservative specialist offering precision medical, longevity, and biohacking consultations to reduce disease and improve health-span. Dr. Gross is an expert on stem and gene cell therapy and how to utilize science to improve quality of life. I didn't kno…
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Are you constantly dealing with mystery aches and pains in your body that never seem to go away? Many people do in midlife, but what if you didn’t have to just power through it? In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffrey Gross to talk all about regenerative medicine. You might have heard of stem cell medicine (and that’s a …
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Do you struggle to follow a carnivore lifestyle because you feel there is a lack of choices? Courtney Luna has successfully followed a carnivore approach for quite a while and recently published a cookbook chock full of delicious recipes to help you stay on plan while enjoying amazing food. We discussed her carnivore life, cooking, and homeschoolin…
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What if everything you thought you knew about concussion was wrong? Brain Storm, presented by Momentous, is a podcast series that follows 7-time World Champion adventure athlete Rebecca Rusch after a violent bike wreck leaves her with a “mild” concussion that turns her world upside down. Each episode follows Rebecca on her journey to heal her brain…
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If you've ever been curious about how nurturing your nervous system can lead to deep healing, this episode is for you. Jenn and Karden have recently published a book entitled The Secret Language of the Body, and it is chock full of information on how to optimize the nervous system to cope with anything from autoimmune disorders to joint discomfort.…
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Are you ready to start working on your health goals but don’t know where to begin? I get it. There’s so much information online now and it seems like everyone has a different opinion on what works and what doesn’t. That’s why our guest in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive is taking us back to basics. Esther Avant is here to teach us the big roc…
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If you've ever been curious about competitive eating, then this is the episode for you. Nick Wehry has a background in competitive bodybuilding, and his increased intake capacity led to exploring competitive eating. This was a super interesting conversation and I know you'll enjoy it as well. What you'll hear: Nick's background and why he pursued a…
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0:00 Olympic weightlifting 8:30 Chatting with Jenny Casson 17:36 The Feisty team's favourite moments 29:00 Olympians: They're just like us Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and ou…
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We're celebrating our 700th episode today, and we're so grateful you've been here with us along the way. We'll chat about our crazy busy chaotic life and what we've been up to the past 11 months. What you'll hear: Embracing the chaos of our lives, challenges we've faced over the past year (1:07) Surviving the disorder, with no balance in sight (5:3…
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0:00 Where are the change rooms? 11:25 Champions Park 19:40 Sport updates 26:40 Our picks Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our sponsors. Support our Croissants & Commentary L…
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How do you learn to love yourself after divorce or trauma? We’re jumping in at the deep end this week to tackle a pretty heavy and emotional topic, but things take an unexpectedly beautiful turn at the end that you’re going to want to stick around for. This conversation with Magic Barclay is definitely an instant favorite of mine, so don’t miss thi…
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0:00 Paris is sick 6:30 The diving vibe 12:09 Sports 27:35 Proposals and urinals Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our sponsors. Support our Croissants & Commentary Live From …
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0:00 Inside the Team Canada House 10:38 Women's Skateboard Finals 17:05 The vibes of Waterpolo 24:00 Another night of Track 34:30 Our picks Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and o…
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0:00 Inside the Urban Park and 3X3 Basketball 12:20 Another day of Track & Field 21:15 We talk to the first ever Olympic Triathlete from Guam and the Pacific Islands 29:40 Our picks Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our …
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If you need some inspiration, this is the episode for you. Kalei Hering is a West Point graduate, Harvard Medical student, and is training to run her first ultra-marathon by following a ketogenic approach. She's doing some amazing things and it was a pleasure to talk with her. I know you'll be inspired as you listen. What we discussed: Why she purs…
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0:00 The Women's Cycling Road Race 14:09 The final day of swimming 20:45 Kelly gets trapped at the Mixed Team Relay 34:55 Our picks Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our spons…
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0:00 We're back from our illness 5:00 Trampoline gymnastics 9:20 Track has started and it is 🤯 21:25 Kelly's husband tells us all about the Urban Park 26:26 Our picks Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize wor…
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Stomach flu has taken down the Feisty Media House in France. We'll be back tomorrow, Sunday! Fingers crossed! Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our sponsors. Support our Crois…
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Are you struggling with hormonal balance and knowing where to turn for more information regarding hormone replacement therapy? Dr. Tassone is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree, in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a highly regarded patient…
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0:00 Inside the Team U.S.A House 3:00 Chatting with the head of U.S.A Triathlon - Vic Brumfield 17:50 The overal Team U.S.A ~vibe~ 24:40 If you were in charge of the Olympics, what would you change? Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get en…
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0:00 The morning run vibes on the streets of Paris 10:18 Kelly goes to table tennis 13:30 The challenge of Olympic tickets 20:55 Our picks Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and ou…
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Inflammation. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, but how much do you know about it? In this episode of the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast, special guest Heather Glenn is teaching us the basics of what inflammation is, how to reduce it, and why it’s so important in midlife. Heather and I could talk about this forever, but we intentionally mad…
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0:00 If you're not watching women's rugby, you should be. 8:10 It's hard being an Olympic spectator. 11:50 Triathlon happened 25:05 Our picks Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and…
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00:00 The triathlon is rescheduled 12:20 Feisty goes to swimming 21:00 Special behind-the-scenes guest 28:25 Our picks Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our sponsors. Support …
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As most of you are probably aware, there is a cacao shortage in the world, which is causing the prices to skyrocket. I recently visited Brazil to learn more and hopefully find a farmer to buy from directly. For this episode, I'll give you a brief update on that visit and what my discoveries mean for my business. What you'll hear: The reason for my …
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0:00 The ~vibe~ of Paris 10:50 Kelly catches up with Cassidy Cook, the first U.S. medal winner of this years Olympics, on the streets of Paris 14:10 The Seine water quality. Will the triathlon be a duathlon? 24:42 Feisty's highlights of the Olympics so far Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not …
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Are you curious about the differences between a ketogenic and a traditional carbohydrate approach to natural bodybuilding? Josh Kenyon completed a prep in 2023 and joined us on the podcast to share his journey and discuss all things natural bodybuilding, disordered eating, mindset, and much more. It was great to chat with him and I'm looking forwar…
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Do you feel like you’re in a constant battle with your hormones? What if you could live in harmony with your hormones instead of fighting against them? In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, we’re learning all about cycle synching from our special guest, Michelle Stiff. Michelle is opening up about her challenging journey with her hormones and w…
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For this episode, I welcomed back my good friend and colleague Judy Cho, who is absolutely killing it as a businesswoman, parent, and so much more. I know you'll be inspired by this episode. What you'll hear: The popularity of carnivore diet and its potential longevity (2:51) Social media popularity vs. content quality and integrity (8:41) Prioriti…
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Let's talk about Monday! In our last pre-Olympics episode, Sara and Kelly talk with Caroline Fitzgerald, CEO and founder of GOALS Sports about the business case for women’s sports. Yes, viewership and investment for women’s sports is on the rise, but what does that mean for these athletes getting paid? For potential sponsors? For fans? Even with al…
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Do you suffer from chronic ailments, looking for ways to feel your best? Autumn McLees has suffered from various autoimmune disorders and ailments, and has gone down the rabbit hole of biohacking, searching for ways to overcome. It was wonderful to discuss her experience with her and I know you'll take some inspiration from this episode. What we di…
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